Crossroads United Church, Kingston ON

Crossroads United Church - STAFF

	Rev. Nadene Grieve-Deslippe Nadene joined the ministry staff at St. Margaret's in November, 2008, and continues as minister of Word, Sacrament and Pastoral Care for Crossroads. She brings the experiences of more than 25 years in the ministry to our faith community. Nadene received her MDiv from Queens and a Doctorate in Divinity from McMaster University. She has a strong reputation as an engaging preacher and is a regular columnist on the Religion page in the Kingston Whig-Standard's Ticket magazine. Nadene is married to Michael and has three grown daughters.
	Debbie McCutcheon, Lay Designate Minister Debbie has been working in Youth ministry for over 30 years, and is currently the Adult Advisor for Youth in the Kingston Presbytery, as well as the adult leader for Spiritually United, a teen worship group for youth between the ages of 13 and 18 in the Kingston presbytery. Debbie is married and has two daughters who are finishing their last year of university. (Debbie's position formerly had the title of Staff Associate)
	Shirley Porter Director of Music A long-time member of the St. Margaret's choir, Shirley left the ranks of the choir in 2005 to become the organist and choir director at St. Margaret's. She received her B.A. from Queen's University and her ARCT from the Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto. Shirley taught elementary school in Kingston for 23 years before retiring with her husband Bill. She enjoys singing in the Cantabile Women's Choir as well as volunteering at Ongwanada.
	Kevin Guthrie Director of Music Kevin has been a church organist, in one capacity or another, for over 30 years, having taken his first appointment when he was 17 years old. In 1988, he joined the team at Queen Street United Church as Director of Music, where he enjoyed a long and rewarding relationship. He is excited to be a part of the Crossroads team as co-director of music with Shirley Porter. Outside of Crossroads, Kevin is best known as the Secretary of Kingston Presbytery, a position he has held since 1984. When he’s not doing that, he works in the Department of Medicine at Queen’s University.